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Updated August 26th, 2019 at 21:21 IST

PM Narendra Modi aces G7, scripts diplomatic success in these 6 ways

PM Narendra Modi won diplomatically starting with his three-nation tour to France, UAE, Bahrain along with the G7 Summit, where Trump backed Modi on Kashmir.

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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi embarked on his three-nation tour of France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain last week. However, the feather on the cap was the rare invitation to attend the G7 Summit at the end of his tour. Amid escalating tensions, Pakistan has been trying to bring international attention to the chain of events following India's revocation of special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). However, PM Modi’s diplomatic skills have ensured that India continues to win globally. Here is how he has achieved this: 

1. France backs India 

On the first leg of his visit, PM Modi held extensive discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron on a variety of issues including the decision to revoke J&K’s special status. At the joint briefing, Macron supported India’s position on the issue. He commented that he would talk to Pakistan PM Imran Khan and urge him to work towards peace and stability and seek an end to terrorism. He further added that France and India would continue working on regional peace, tackling terrorism and respecting territorial sovereignty. Macron also commended India’s role in shaping the Paris agreement and called for India to have a bigger stake in global issues. 

2. A diplomatic win as UAE ditches Imran

In early January this year, Pakistan PM Imran Khan personally chauffered Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to his residence, when the latter arrived in Pakistan on a one-day visit in attempts to suggest friendly relations between the two leaders. However, despite the obvious political gimmick, his overtures fell flat as PM Modi obtained the support of UAE on the J&K special status issue. Moreover, he received the UAE’s highest civilian award ‘Order of Zayed’ for his efforts to boost bilateral ties between both countries. The past recipients of the award include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Queen Elizabeth II, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 

Read: 'Fundamentals Of Indian Economy Strong': PM Narendra Modi To UAE Media

3. Conferred with ‘The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’ award by Bahrain 

PM Modi was conferred ‘The King Hamad Order of Renaissance’ on his Bahrain leg of the three-nation tour. He was received at the airport by his Bahraini counterpart Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa himself. They discussed ways to strengthen the ties between both countries, focusing on business ties and cultural exchanges. Furthermore, PM Modi urged businessmen to participate in the Global Investor's Summit to be held in Srinagar from October 12.

4. A rare invitation to G7 Summit 

The G7 Summit is an exclusive forum in which countries including United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States participate. India is not a formal member of the G7. However, PM Modi received a special invitation to attend the summit at the behest of French President Macron. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described this as a personal reflection of the chemistry between the two leaders.  

Read: PM Narendra Modi In France, 'Even Paris Is Enthralled With Lord Ram'

5. Parleys with UK PM, UN SG, and climate change 

PM Modi held a meeting with Secretary-General of United Nations António Guterres. They successfully deliberated on key issues, including the need to strengthen the efforts to mitigate climate change. He also held his first meeting with new UK PM Boris Johnson, focusing on cementing ties in trade, defense, and innovation. Addressing the session on biodiversity, oceans and climate change, he highlighted India’s large-scale efforts towards eliminating single-use plastic, conserving water, harnessing solar energy, and protecting the flora and fauna for a sustainable future.  

Read: G7 Summit: PM Modi To Meet Donald Trump, Angela Merkel. Details Here

6. Trump does a U-turn  

In the last few weeks, US President Donald Trump had made a variety of statements on the Kashmir issue. He even mentioned the possibility of mediation inviting an internet uproar from both sides. This time, however, with PM Modi leading the way, Trump completed a remarkable volte-face on his mediation offer, going one step forward from his mid-way 'will mediate if India and Pakistan ask', to upholding that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan. Trump remarked that he was assured of India and Pakistan being able to talk to each other, resulting in a positive outcome. 

Read: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Says Will Invest Rs 100 Lakh Crore In Infra, USD 5 Trillion Economy Target Achievable

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Published August 26th, 2019 at 19:39 IST

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